Preliminary Check
1. CHECK TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVELNOTE:
The vehicle must have been driven so that the engine and transaxle are at normal operating temperature.
(Fluid temperature: 158 - 176°F or 70 - 80°C)
a. Park the vehicle on a level surface, set the parking brake.
b. With the engine idling, shift the shift lever into all positions from P to L position and return to P position.
c. Pull out the transaxle dipstick and wipe it clean.
d. Push it back fully into the tube.
e. Pull it out and check that the fluid level is in the HOT range.
If the level is at the low side, add fluid.
Fluid type:
A540E: ATF DEXRON(R) II
A540H: ATF Type T (08886-00405) or equivalent
CAUTION: Do not overfill.
2. (A540H) CHECK TRANSFER OIL LEVEL
a. Park the vehicle on a level surface, set the parking brake.
b. Pull out the transfer dipstick and wipe it clean.
c. Push it back fully into the tube.
d. Pull it out and check the oil level as shown in the illustration.
Oil type: Transaxle oil ESO (08885-80206), API GL5, SAE 75W - 90 or equivalent
CAUTION: Do not overfill.
3. CHECK FLUID CONDITION
If the fluid smells burnt or is black, replace it.
4. REPLACE TRANSAXLE FLUID
CAUTION: Do not overfill.
a. Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.
b. Install the drain plug.
c. Add new fluid through the filler tube.
SST 09043-38100
(A540E)
Fluid type: ATF DEXRON(R) II
Capacity:
Dry fill: 5.9 liters (6.2 US qts, 5.2 Imp. qts)
Drain and refill: 2.5 liters (2.6 US qts, 2.2 Imp. qts)
(A540H)
Fluid type: ATF Type T (08886-00405) or equivalent
Capacity:
Dry fill: 7.0 liter (7.4 US qts, 6.2 Imp. qts)
Drain and refill: 3.3 liter (3.5 US qts, 2.9 Imp. qts)
d. Start the engine and shift the selector into all positions from P through L and then shift into P.
e. With the engine idling, check the fluid level. Add fluid A up to the COOL level on the dipstick.
f. Check the fluid level with the normal fluid temperature (158 - 176°F or 70 - 80°C) and add as necessary.
CAUTION: Do not overfill.
5. (A540H) REPLACE TRANSFER OIL
a. Remove the drain plug and drain the oil.
b. Install the drain plug.
c. Add new oil through the filler tube.
SST 09043-38100
Oil type: Transaxle oil ESO (08885-80206) or equivalent
Recommended oil:
Oil grade API GL-5
Viscosity:
SAE 75W - 90 or 80W - 90
Above -18 °C (0 °F) SAE 90 W
Below -18 °C (0 °F) SAE 80 W
Capacity: 0.7 liter (0.74 US qts, 0.62 Imp. qts)
d. Check the oil level and add as necessary.
CAUTION: Do not overfill.
6. INSPECT AND ADJUST THROTTLE CABLE
a. Depress the accelerator pedal all the way and check that the throttle valve opens fully.
NOTE: If the valve does not open fully, adjust the accelerator cable.
b. Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
c. Measure the distance between the end of the boot and stopper on the cable.
Standard distance: 0 - 1 mm (0-0.04 in.)
If the distance is not standard, adjust the cable by the adjusting nuts.
7. INSPECT AND ADJUST SHIFT CABLE
When shifting the shift lever from the N position to other positions, check that the lever can be shifted smoothly and accurately to each position and that the position indicator correctly indicates the position.
If the indicator is not aligned with the correct position, carry out the following adjustment procedures.
a. Loosen the swivel nut on manual shift lever.
b. Push the manual lever fully toward the right side of the vehicle.
c. Return the lever two notches to NEUTRAL position.
d. Set the shift lever to N.
e. While holding the lever lightly toward the R range side, tighten the swivel nut.
8. ADJUST NEUTRAL START SWITCH
If the engine will start with the shift selector in any range other than N or P range, adjustment is required.
a. Loosen the neutral start switch bolts and set the shift selector to the N range.
b. Align the groove and neutral basic line.
c. Hold in position and tighten the bolts.
Torque: 55 kg.cm. (48 in.lb., 5.4 N.m)
9. INSPECT IDLE SPEED (N RANGE)
Idle speed: 700 rpm